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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Nail atrophy

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Nail malformation due to disturbed development of the nail plate, see also atrophy.

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

Various causes are possible, e.g. occlusive arterial disease, hyperthyroidism, Raynaud's disease, endangiitis obliterans, cachexia, vinyl chloride.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Small, thin, partially deformed nails.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Treatment of the underlying disease, see below Arterial occlusive disease, hyperthyroidism, Raynaud's disease, endangiitis obliterans, hyperthyroidism, Raynaud's disease.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer